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For centuries, Sacsayhuamán’s giant interlocking stones have puzzled observers; today, archaeologists are still investigating how Inca builders moved and fitted the largest blocksSacsayhuaman is famed for the giant stones and the weird zigzagging walls and is still one of the finest examples of Incan engineering. Its...
Scientists believe they finally understand the purpose of Peru’s mysterious mountain holesArchaeologists have uncovered the true purpose of Monte Sierpe in Peru. This ancient site, featuring thousands of small pits, served as a v...
Tales of tunnels underneath village prove to be true, a Group of Researchers Found a Tunnel System Beneath a Village, But No One Knows Who Built ThemMysterious tunnels in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, once dismissed as legend, are now being investigated. A local society formed in 2024 found evid...
Talons, grilles and hand harnesses: India falls for sculptural jewellerySculptural and unusual jewelry, once a niche, is experiencing a resurgence, driven by consumers seeking unique self-expression and artistic...
After protests, local companies to transport tourists to Machu PicchuProtesters who blocked access last week to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu have ended their protest movement after locally-owned c...
Peru evacuates 1,400 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protestPeru evacuated some 1,400 tourists overnight from the train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, while about 900 others re...
Ancient temple discovery in Bolivia sheds new light on the mysterious Tiwanaku civilizationArchaeologists discover an ancient temple complex, Palaspata, in the Bolivian Andes. The temple belonged to the Tiwanaku civilization. It c...
Ancient Bolivian temple unearthed; challenges everything we know about TiwanakuA significant Tiwanaku temple complex is discovered in Bolivian Andes. The Palaspata site reveals new insights into this pre-Inca civilizat...
52 places to go in 2025The article showcases diverse global destinations with unique experiences and recent developments. From Jane Austen's anniversary celebrati...
Archaeologists unearth 3,000-year-old corridor at a temple in PeruLocated around 190 miles (306 km) northeast of Lima, the Chavin de Huantar archeological site is among the culture's most important centers...
For 100 years, we have been calling Machu Picchu by the wrong name. New study uncovers historyThe Inca citadel, built in the 15th century, is a major tourist attraction.
50 mn Indians to travel overseas in 2019: World Tourism OrganisationAccording to the UN World Tourism Organisation, 50 million Indians will travel overseas in 2019, up from 23 million in 2017.
Loaded with history, colour and culture, Lima is Latin America’s best-kept secretKnown as the City of Kings, Lima was the capital of Spain’s South American empire for 300 years.
Fulfill your travel dreams this Women's Day: Yes, YOLO is for real and make the most of itYOLO (You Only Live Once) concept is inspiring women to travel.
From Lima, the city of balconies, to the majestic Machu Picchu, Peru is an endless revelationIt takes 24 hours to fly from Mumbai to Peru. But every hour, believe us, is worth it!
Lonely Planet ranks Taj Mahal as world's fifth most attractive travel hotspotThe Taj Mahal has made it to the top five of a prestigious new list of the world's best tourist attractions.
Train travel adopted a high end luxury persona for travellersLuxury trains are like hotels on wheels. In addition, they also take you trans-country or trans-continent to showcase the beauty of varying...
Cuzco: Navel of the earthIn the Quechua language, Cuzco means ‘navel of the earth’ , and for the 14th century Incas who thought of it as a sacred city, Cuzco certai...